NWSL expanding regular season, playoffs in 2024
The National Women's Soccer League announced the framework for its 190-game 2024 schedule on Thursday, a slate that includes an expanded eight-team playoff competing for the NWSL title.
Angel City signs Alyssa Thompson's sister, Gisele
Angel City FC signed Los Angeles native and defender Gisele Thompson to a three-year plus one-year option contract, the club confirmed to ESPN ahead of officially announcing the move Thursday.
Gomez not convinced Rodman is the player to build the USWNT around (1:36)
TST adds 8-team women's event with $1M prize
The Soccer Tournament, a 7-on-7, $1 million, winner-take-all event that debuted in the summer, announced it will return this year and include an eight-team women's field that will also have a million-dollar prize.
USWNT stars 'excited' about new era under Emma Hayes (0:44)
Priestman expecting emotional ending for 'greatest of all time' Sinclair (0:44)
Sam Kerr, Kristie Mewis announce engagement
Australian football star Sam Kerr and U.S. women's national team player Kristie Mewis announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.
Is Alex Morgan's USWNT career over after roster omission? (1:49)
Alex Morgan left off USWNT roster vs. China
U.S. women's national team interim manager Twila Kilgore has named a 26-player roster ahead of a pair of December friendlies against China, one that omits several USWNT mainstays and includes 11 players with fewer than 10 caps.
Purce: Hayes knows exactly what she needs to do with the USWNT (0:36)
Bay FC, Utah Royals make first NWSL signings
National Women's Soccer League expansion teams Bay FC and Utah Royals both made their first player signings on Wednesday, ahead of making their debuts in the league next year.
Being in FC 24 is fun, but also harsh: '41 pace is brutal -- I'm slower than our keeper'
What's it like to be in EA's FC 24? For NWSL players, the video game's ratings have become fodder for trash talk, but also for some self-reflection.
NWSL turned its championship game into a big-time event. Is becoming a big-time league next?
The NWSL has long operated on a shoestring budget, but the 2023 NWSL championship felt polished -- posh even. Is the league's long-awaited breakout finally coming?
No Hollywood ending for Rapinoe, but her legacy is assured
Megan Rapinoe's final match of her career may have ended in injury and NWSL Championship defeat, but her status as a U.S. soccer great is beyond doubt.
Gotham, Ali Krieger reach end of long road to NWSL Championship glory
Gotham completed its journey from worst to first by winning the NWSL Championship, but it was a reminder that nightmares exist alongside fairytales.
Rapinoe: Injury in final game was devastating (0:56)
Krieger reflects on 'perfect ending' after winning NWSL title (0:49)
Rapinoe ends career with injury, loss in title game
Megan Rapinoe's professional soccer career ended in cruel fashion on Saturday, as an injury forced the OL Reign star to be substituted in just the sixth minute of her team's 2-1 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL championship game.
Gotham beats OL Reign to win first NWSL title
World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday in the NWSL championship game.
Spiders invade Gotham FC press conference ahead of NWSL final (0:38)
NWSL boss to head Women's Leagues Forum
A group of professional women's leagues and governing bodies from across the globe have joined together to form the Women's League Forum, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman announced on Friday.
N.C.'s Kerolin first Brazilian to earn NWSL MVP
Brazil forward Kerolin of the North Carolina Courage has been named the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player, the league said Friday.
OL Reign vs. Gotham NWSL Championship preview: X factors, key players, odds, predictions
The NWSL Championship final will see NJ/NY Gotham FC take on OL Reign, but what will decide the game and which players are the most important?
NWSL commissioner plans to expand to 16 teams by 2026 (1:13)
Berman: NWSL Championship a fairytale end to season (1:14)
NWSL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Wave FC | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | +9 | 37 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +10 | 35 |
| North Carolina Courage | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 33 |
| OL Reign | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | +5 | 32 |
| Angel City FC | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +1 | 31 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +1 | 31 |
| Orlando Pride | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | -1 | 31 |
| Washington Spirit | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | -3 | 30 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | +1 | 27 |
| Houston Dash | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 26 |
| Kansas City Current | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | -6 | 26 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | -22 | 24 |